MELLAS FAMILY LAMB STUFFED ZUCCHINI (KOOSA)
This recipe is a great way to use up that giant zucchini lurking in your garden. Early-season squash are best, as the skin is tender and the flesh is delicate. Older zucchini still taste great, you just may not be able to eat the skin.
Provided by blancdeblanc
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Middle Eastern Lebanese
Time 1h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut each zucchini in half and use a thin, sharp knife to hollow out each section, removing the seeds and leaving a round 1/2 inch shell.
- Combine tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, 3/4 cup water, and cinnamon in a large, oven-safe Dutch oven. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook until thick, about 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet. Stir in onion; cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Combine cooked onion, lamb, rice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup water, dried mint, and salt in a large bowl. Mix well. Lightly stuff lamb mixture into hollowed out zucchini sections. Place stuffed zucchini in simmering tomato sauce.
- Cover pot and place in preheated oven. Cook until the rice is soft, about 1 hour. If sauce is very thin, simmer on the stove top until desired consistency. To serve, slice into 1 inch rounds and top with tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.8 g, Cholesterol 75.9 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1592.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
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Dave4246
[email protected]I will definitely be making this again.
Mandy Chagala
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy-to-make dish.
Mutataina Ibrahim
[email protected]I'm not a fan of zucchini, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Zulfqar Ali
[email protected]This is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
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[email protected]I love the way the lamb and rice stuffing pairs with the zucchini.
Maduba Amarachi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Chenesani Roy
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy dish. The zucchini is tender and the lamb stuffing is flavorful and juicy.
mohamed azarudeen
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this dish. The stuffing was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly.
Subipal Shreatha
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The stuffing is flavorful and the zucchini is a nice way to add some vegetables to the dish.
Mushahid Hussain
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the tender zucchini.
Savage Pain
[email protected]This is a delicious and authentic stuffed zucchini recipe. The lamb and rice filling is flavorful and the zucchini is cooked to perfection.
jingo moses
[email protected]The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Boshir Alamudin
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use different types of meat, vegetables, and spices to create your own unique dish.
Michel Passi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and delicious way to get your veggies in.
Israrcenin
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The zucchini is tender and flavorful, and the lamb stuffing is moist and juicy.
Nene Ward
[email protected]This stuffed zucchini recipe is a must-try! The combination of lamb, rice, and spices is flavorful and satisfying. I especially loved the addition of the pine nuts, which added a nice crunchy texture.